eTrading Rates Strategist / Java Developer (Associate)

Location: London

The Opportunity

Our client, a leading global investment bank, is seeking an Associate-level eTrading Strategist / Developer to join its Global Markets technology function in London.

This is a front-office role within a high-performing Rates eTrading team, focused on the design and development of algorithmic trading strategies and electronic trading platforms across global fixed income markets.

You will play a key role in building and enhancing a best-in-class electronic trading capability, working directly with traders, quants, and technologists in a fast-paced environment.

The Team

The role sits within a globally distributed team spanning London, New York, and Asia, responsible for the development and operation of electronic trading strategies, pricing engines, and execution systems across both client and interdealer venues.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance algorithmic and execution trading strategies across Rates products
• Build low-latency, production-grade systems in a front-office environment
• Work closely with trading desks to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Monitor and improve trading performance and execution quality
• Conduct research into market microstructure and trading behaviour
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the electronic trading platform and infrastructure

Required Experience

• ~3 years' experience in a front-office strat, eTrading, or low-latency development role
• Background in a top-tier investment bank or similar electronic trading environment
• Strong programming skills in Java, ideally within low-latency systems
• Good understanding of fixed income markets (cash and/or derivatives)
• Knowledge of electronic trading workflows and market microstructure
• Strong academic background in a quantitative discipline (e.g. Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics)

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to Rates products (e.g. bonds, swaps, futures)
• Experience with algorithmic execution or market-making strategies
• Familiarity with KDB+/time-series data platforms
• Understanding of distributed systems or modern trading architectures